If you had walked on this campus 50 years ago, you would not have seen much diversity. At about the time Lyndon Johnson signed landmark Civil Rights legislation into law, Southwest Texas State admitted its first African-American female student. The Common Experience theme for the 2014-2015 school year will honor the 50th anniversary of the university's desegregation. Some students say the school has changed dramatically over the years.
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Today Texas State is considered a diverse campus. In 2010, it was designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Sophomore Christian Clayton says he loves the diversity on campus.
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The Common Experience theme will honor five African-American women and will celebrate their leading role in bringing about integration.
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3/30/14
Alex Merced
The university is preparing for next year's Common Experience theme, which will be based on a historic moment in Texas State history. Alex Merced has more in this Bobcat Update.
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